Today, at the 2024 Advantage conference in Costa Mujeres, Mexico, The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced it is expanding its global technology marketplace available for members with three new partnerships with TripStax, an award-winning, fully connected modular stack of proprietary business travel applications; HQ, the leading enterprise solution for ground transportation; and Agency Technology, a leading supplier of travel technology products to travel management companies (TMCs).

The TripStax vision is to redefine the technology landscape and economics for corporates and travel management companies globally by giving them access to premium, proven and affordable technology solutions. Through the partnership with TripStax, Advantage members will be able to benefit from The TripStax Core, a profound central data processing architecture which consumes, normalises and enriches booking, profile and finance data across the entire eco-system, no matter the source or format.

TripStax’s vast ecosystem of technology allows customers to simplify their tech integrations and reduce the need to manage multiple suppliers. The technology can be implemented without disrupting BAU operations. TMCs can also connect third party technology or plug-in one, two or all of the ten cutting-edge tech modules to power their business from Analytics, Content, Docs, QC and Profile to Approve, Track, Mobile, Hotels and Portal. TripStax is built on a ground-breaking, cost-reducing commercial model and charges only once per transaction; no matter how many modules are subscribed to or how many times a booking is processed.

Eoin Landers, Head of Global Sales said: “We are excited to be working with The Advantage Travel Partnership and the opportunities this brings to introduce the TripStax tech proposition to their TMC members. The TripStax offering is highly flexible and scalable and our aim is to be the enabler for TMCs to migrate towards using a centralised data warehouse as a single point of truth for managing and enriching their customers’ travel data. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with TMCs seeking to transition from legacy technologies to the cutting-edge Travel-as-a-Service business model. Our approach ensures a smooth and seamless journey, tailored to the specific needs of the TMC without disrupting existing mission-critical workflows."

Stephen Baxendale, Technology Partnerships Manager at The Advantage Travel Partnership, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with TripStax and working together to deliver cutting-edge technology to our members. TripStax modules, whether taken individually or collectively provide some real opportunities for our members to streamline and enhance their corporate travel services."

The partnership with HQ aims to elevate the travel experience for Advantage members and their clients by utilizing HQ's comprehensive ground transportation platform, HQ SummitGround. With over 25 years of experience in the corporate mobility sector, HQ brings a depth of industry expertise and cutting-edge technology to the table, offering omnichannel booking, billing, invoice reconciliation, and access to vetted suppliers across 5 continents, 50 countries, and over 1,000 cities. HQ is committed to delivering exceptional traveller experiences while prioritizing safety, security, and savings.

"We are thrilled to partner with The Advantage Travel Partnership," said Charity Rumery, Chief Revenue Officer at HQ. "Our shared values, centred around prioritising traveller safety, delivering exceptional service, and promoting sustainability, make this collaboration a natural fit. Together, we aim to enhance the ground transportation offerings available to Advantage members, ensuring seamless journeys for their clients."

Partnering with Agency Technology, a GDS centric supplier of mid-office technology products, will enhance Mid and Back-office automation to improve the day-to-day operational processes for Advantage members. With almost 20 years of experience in the travel industry, Agency Technology brings a wealth of process and automation expertise and cutting-edge technology, offering a range of solutions which includes Quality Control, PNR Finishing, Automated ticketing, Itinerary Management, and more. Members of The Advantage Travel Partnership will have access to affordable, customised solutions without any lengthy commitments.

“We are excited to partner with The Advantage Travel Partnership” said Lee Brubaker, President at Agency Technology. “Both our organisations are committed to providing TMCs with technology solutions which enable them to scale and streamline their operations, without compromising on the services they provide their clients”.

Advantage’s Stephen Baxendale added: “These partnerships demonstrate how we continue to provide members with a fully rounded proposition to enhance their operational processes and the services they provide to their clients – whether it’s providing data, helping agents with automation or front-end processes. We’re continuing to build on our technology journey – to help members to service every element of their operations. Front-end and back-end – we committed to supplying ancillary services as members seek to find new ways of enhancing the corporate services they offer.”